Hackett announces groups to get €1.4 million forestry funding

Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett has announced the groups and organisations that will share €1.4 million in funding for woodland support projects.

Following an open call, 61 applications were received, of which 39 were approved for funding.

These groups include, among others: the Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA); Coillte; An Taisce; the GAA; and the RDS.

Minister Hackett said: "Overall, I believe the response demonstrates that there is a huge interest in communicating the benefits of our woodlands; in enhancing our knowledge of sustainable woodland management; and in progressing the development and use of timber products."

It is hoped that the projects will "develop the knowledge base of farmers, woodland owners and the wider sector about the benefits of forestry; advance timber development; support woodlands and agroforestry; and engage the wider community".

The 39 projects have a range of purposes, from (among others) organising field workshops; promoting the use of home grown timber; the planting of native trees around GAA club grounds; ecological restoration; and educational initiatives.

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Minister Hackett concluded: "I want to thank all those individuals and organisations for taking part and we look forward to working with the successful groups on the implementation of their projects over the next two years."

Some notable projects to be allocated funding include:

The call for proposals covered four themes, which involved supporting and highlighting:

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